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EICN Business outlook survey 2026

Shape the regional business outlook

Each year, the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN) confidentially surveys senior executives across emerging markets to understand their views on market environments, strategic priorities, and the year ahead. Your perspective helps define the pulse of leadership in 2026.

Why your perspective matters

As a senior decision-maker, your outlook helps shape the region’s business future.

The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network blends the collective intelligence of The Economist Group with the real-world experience of senior executives operating across the world’s most dynamic markets. Your contribution strengthens that shared perspective.

By contributing to this year’s EICN Business Outlook Survey, you join a community of leaders whose insights inform one of the region’s most respected leadership benchmarks.

By participating, you will:

Gain an intelligence edge: Receive an exclusive early summary of the findings before public release.

Benchmark your strategy: See how your outlook aligns with peers across sectors and regions.

Shape the conversation: Key findings will be reviewed in EICN executive briefings – enabling data-led discussions that matter to you.

Contribute confidentially: All responses are aggregated and anonymised to protect individual and corporate privacy.

About the survey

EICN’s Business outlook survey gathers insights from C-suite and senior business leaders across the world. It explores:

– Market sentiment and economic outlook
– Strategic and operational priorities
– Organisational opportunities and risks
– The leadership and talent agenda for 2026

Findings from the survey enrich EICN’s programming and help leaders navigate a shifting global environment with confidence and clarity.

Survey deadline

Please complete the survey by December 17th 2025. All participants will receive a complimentary executive summary of key findings ahead of the public release.

Privacy policy

Thank you for participating in the survey. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is the data controller of any personal data you provide in response to this survey. All responses are treated with strict confidentiality and will be used only in aggregated form. Data will be used exclusively by The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN) and other research and analysis teams within The Economist Group (TEG) for research and analytical purposes. EIU processes this data on the basis of its legitimate interests to understand more about its clients and relevant markets. Findings may be shared across The Economist Group in anonymised and aggregated form in reports, presentations, or member briefings. No individual or company-specific information will be disclosed. Data will be securely stored and accessed only by authorised EIU researchers in accordance with The Economist Group’s Privacy Policy. Data will be stored on EIU systems, hosted in the UK and EU. If, after completing the survey, you wish to request your data be deleted, please contact dataprivacy@economist.com. If you have a concern about how EIU has processed your data, you can raise a concern with the Information Commissioner.